Society, Ethics, and Technology

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This anthology presents a variety of historical, social, and philosophical perspectives on technological change and its social consequences, stressing the manner in which technological innovation creates new ethical problems for human civilization. Providing a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied ethical matters, SOCIETY, ETHICS, AND TECHNOLOGY encourages students to critically engage anew the social effects of the technology that surrounds them in their daily lives.

Part I: PERSPECTIVES ON TECHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY

1. Historical Perspectives

Diamond, "A Great Leap Forward

Burke, "The Pinball Effect

Noble, "A Masculine Millennium

Cowan, "Industrial Society

2. Social Perspectives

Bush, "Women and the Assessment of Technology

Sclove, "I'd Hammer Out Freedom

Winner, "Artifacts/Ideas and Political Culture

Feenberg, "The Limits of Technical Rationality

3. Philosophical Perspectives

Jonas, "Technology and Responsibility: Reflections on the New tasks of Ethics

Dyson, "Technology and Social Justice

McGinn, "Technology, Demography, and the Anachronism of Traditional Rights